7 parties in Dubai this week

Catch’s First Birthday
Celebrate Catch Dubai’s first birthday this Tuesday with a special guest and a live performance by London showband Salut. The New York style seafood restaurant is putting on a special set menu for AED530 per person including a glass of bubbly. You can also opt for the a la carte menu or visit the lounge for some signature cocktails. Call to reserve.
When: Tuesday, May 24
Where: Catch Dubai, Fairmont Sheikh Zayed Road, +971 435 1755

Armand Van Helden at Q43
One of the biggest names in dance music, with a near-30-year career on the decks, Armand Van Helden brings his eclectic brand of house music – infused with plenty of disco and hip-hop – to Media City. Born to a Dutch-Indonesian father and a French-Lebanese mother, he ought to feel at home in the melting pot of Dubai.
When: Thursday, May 26
Where: Media One Hotel

Lost Frequencies at Zero Gravity
They’re not calling it a closing party but it certainly has that last big hurrah feel about it. Belgian DJing prodigy Felix de Laet, AKA Lost Frequencies, is returning to the scene of one of Zero Gravity’s most memorable shows to signal the last days of the 2015/16 season. His performance at the very first One Big Friday party with 2 Many DJs in November last year was one of the venue’s genuine moments, so it made total sense to bring him back to close things out. He’s certainly earned his status as a major talent. In 2014, his single “Are You With Me” was the “most played record in Europe” and he followed it up with the mellow, guitar-driven “Reality”, which showcased the rock and folk inspirations that percolate through his music
When: Friday, May 27
Where: Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina, +971 55 500 9111